Structure (Online Course)
Jon Brogie
Saturdays, 11 AM – 3 PM ET- please adjust for your timezone
January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2027
10 weeks – Tuition: $625
Limit: 10 students
Take this class:
- To align an understanding structural anatomy with observational figure drawing.
- To recognize an identify critical anatomical landmarks.
- To build an anatomical understanding to help you strategize when drawing the figure.
Is this class for me/ prerequisite?
- Some prior experience with GCA’s block-in method, especially in relation to figure drawing, is highly recommended.
- Taking GCA’s Orientation Seminar is helpful if you are new to GCA.
Class Format Notes:
- 2 hour live critiques each class.
- Approximately 2 hours of demo each class.
- Students work on their weekly assignment outside of class time, working during class is completely optional.
- Every online class is recorded.
- Critiques are only given during the live class time.
- Attendance at every live class isn’t mandatory.
- Absentee students can still submit their work at least 15 minutes before the live class starts and the instructor will critique the work during the class. The critique will then be viewable in the recording.
- Students receive access to the class recording within 24 hours of the class finishing. The recording gets posted into the google classroom.
- Access to the recordings is available for the duration of the class plus an additional 30 days. There are no extensions.
Class Tech Needs:
- The class will be conducted on the Zoom platform and is a live online experience.
- This class also uses Google Classroom to share resources. Watch this video for more insight.
- All of these services/platforms are free but require registration.
- It will be necessary for students to have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone. The recommended device is a laptop or desktop.
“Brogie’s Structure class deepened my understanding of human anatomy for figure drawing in such a practical way, I almost felt as if I was developing X-ray vision. Taking his class was very challenging and rewarding. If you want to develop the ability to draw the figure from memory and imagination in a convincing way, this is the class for you.” – Milene
Course Description
Working from master figure drawings, students will develop a working method for drawing the figure, supplemented by an in-depth structural analysis of the figure. Investigating the structure of the figure alongside their master copy drawings will enable students to understand the relationship between inner and outer forms of the figure and improve their ability to observe and depict the human body. This class is designed for iterative study and students will be encouraged to tackle various exercises catering to their skill level, from simplified geometric masses to elaborate studies of the musculature and design of the figure. Jon will provide individual critiques, and work on demo drawings along with the students to demonstrate key concepts regarding proportion, gesture, structure, and anatomy.
It is highly recommended & preferred that students attend live to gain the benefit of the dialogue with the instructor about their work. Students are encouraged to spend a minimum of 4 hours outside of class developing their drawings for individual critiques.